Saranac insert convection blower

My Hudson River Saranac inserts (Tasman 40000) convection blower is getting a little noisy on the high setting. I'm pretty sure the original motor is a 160 CFM fan and the tag on it has these specs, 115v 60hz 1.5A 3000 rpm. I know Smokeythebear upgraded the convection blower on his Saranac to the 230CFM unit from a Magnum Countryside but that unit is no longer available. I found a unit that is listed at 265CFM free air, 115v 60hz 1.86A. Would this be suitable replacement?

 

It is larger but since it is going in a insert it doesn't have to fit inside the chassis. I know I will have to probably mark the flange and drill new holes. I was concerned about it being to many CFM and the amp difference of 1.5A on the original and 1.86A on the larger one.

 

Some background on how I run the stove. It has heat settings 1-5 with each step up increasing convection speed, I can also turn the fan to high manually. I usually run the stove on 1 or 2 with the convection fan on high and when the room is warm I turn it down, rarely on settings 3-4 for about 1 hour at a time and almost never on 5. I was thinking the higher CFM fan could keep me having to run the fan on high as much

 

Welcome aboard barbedwiredave Hope you find a suitable replacement

 

Thank you!

 

Welcome dave !!!

Any headway on a replacement? The higher CFM could potentially lower your output air temp a little when run on high, but I wouldn't worry about it. If it fits, give it a try!

 

First of all, welcome to the forum.

Second, have you tried oiling the noisy conv. motor bearings? Many of them have oil ports. Let me know if you need pics of them.

 

I did give it some more oil but the noise is still there, albeit intermittently now

 

I did order a Dayton 1tdr3, rated at 273 cfm free air but drops to 240 or below with resistance. I'm not too worried about the drop in temp, on low burn and low fan the outside edge of the convection tubes have been over 400 degrees usually around 450. If I run the fan on high on the lowest burn setting they drop to about 350. I do have 2 concerns about the fan I ordered, first being the flange size and if it will be close enough for me to drill new mount holes. Second is it being a PSC fan while the old one is a shaded pole. I've see some people say the speed control works and others say no. It's supposed to be delivered on Tuesday so when I get a chance to look it over I'll report back

 

The size thing will be self explainatory on being able to refit it to the stove. The psc vs shaded pole area, maybe jtakeman, imacman or others can chime in on.

 

Jay is "the man" for you on that question.

 

Welcome Dave!!

 

Thanks Jay

 

Man. I havnt heard that model for a LONG time. I was looking at it during my stove hunt back in 2008.

 

They still make it!
Here is a brand new one for 1/2 price!
Pellet stove Breckwell Big E Brand new 56,000 btu

 

Hello
This blower fits and works quite well on the Saranac
ENVIRO PELLET - ROOM AIR CONVECTION BLOWER FAN & GASKET [PP7305] EF-002

 

Thanks Don